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Zhihu hot list in English
Zhihu is China's biggest question-and-answer community, often compared to Quora, where users post questions and write long-form answers that others upvote, comment on and follow. Its hot list, rebang, ranks the questions attracting the most attention at any given moment, which makes it a window into what China's urban, college-educated internet users are curious or anxious about.
The list updates in near real time. Zhihu describes its heat score as a composite of recent activity around a question: new answers, upvotes, comments, new followers and reading volume, weighted so that fresh engagement counts more than old. A question's heat can jump when a well-known writer answers or when news media pick the topic up, and it decays as attention moves on. Scores typically run into the millions for the day's top questions.
Because the list is built from questions, it reads differently from a search ranking: entries are phrased as things people want explained, from breaking news to workplace dilemmas. Zhihu also interleaves some sponsored and editorial picks, and moderates sensitive topics. We fetch the public hot list once a day and translate the top questions into English, adding context where the backstory is not obvious.
Batch captured at 2026-08-21 09:30 (Beijing time)
Translated & summarized by UnboxChina AI pipeline.
- 01
如何看待蒙不法分子擅闯中资营地侮辱中方员工，中方向蒙方提出交涉？
The Chinese government has formally raised concerns with Mongolia following an incident where unauthorized individuals entered a Chinese-funded enterprise camp and insulted employees.
- 02
男子不接受公司主动离职安排，公司设「监狱式待岗工位」，每日打卡四次并接受监控，公司这么做合适吗？
An employee who rejected a forced resignation faces strict surveillance and multiple daily check-ins at a designated desk, sparking debate over workplace rights.
- 03
字已经丑到了人神共愤的地步，请问怎么把字练好？
Many people seek effective methods and practical tips to dramatically improve their handwriting when it is considered exceptionally messy.
- 04
2026 LPL第三赛段组内赛 BLG 2:1 LGD，如何评价这场比赛？
Fans and analysts are discussing the latest League of Legends Pro League match outcomes and team performances in China.
- 05
怎么看待芬兰研究人员发现儿童的屏幕时间与青少年时期认知处理能力的正向统计关联？
Finnish researchers have identified a positive statistical correlation between children's screen time and their cognitive processing abilities during adolescence.
- 06
女子多次凌晨倒掉爱心水只为拿走空瓶，这种行为出于什么心理？从法律角度来看，捐水的店主有啥维权的办法吗？
A woman repeatedly discarding free charity water overnight to collect empty bottles has raised questions about public morality and legal recourse for store owners.
- 07
Qidian Removes AI-Heavy Web NovelsBack on the list
1.5M如何看待起点中文网集中处置下架一批 AI 痕迹过重的网络小说，不予推荐？
The prominent Chinese web literature platform Qidian Chinese Network has removed and stopped recommending novels showing excessive signs of artificial intelligence generation.
- 08
华为发布全球首款阔直板手机，此前被曝定价 6000-7000 元，你看好其市场前景吗？
Huawei has launched a new device model with a unique straight-board design, drawing market attention and discussion over its pricing and sales outlook.
- 09
为什么武侠游戏里都没有广东、广西、海南的门派呢？
Players often discuss why traditional martial arts video games rarely feature major martial sects originating from China's southern regions like Guangdong, Guangxi, and Hainan.
- 10
蟹塘每天被国宝「东方白鹳」吃掉三四万元螃蟹，塘主直呼扛不住，有哪些好的解决办法吗？塘主的损失谁该负责？
A fishpond owner faces heavy financial losses as endangered Oriental storks consume a large value of crabs every day, prompting discussions on compensation and solutions.
- 11
美军驱逐舰南海断电 4 天，是否预示美海军舰艇维护困境？
An unexpected power outage on a US Navy vessel has drawn commentary regarding naval ship maintenance challenges and operational readiness.
- 12
花椒的味道那么奇怪，为什么古代最高级别的宠爱会叫“椒房之宠”呢？
Historically, high-ranking imperial consorts resided in rooms plastered with pepper-infused materials, a tradition explored for its cultural and linguistic origins.
- 13
遇见小面连续 4 年降价，平均客单价降到 27.7 元，上半年净利涨超 50% ，为什么降价后赚更多？
The noodle restaurant chain Yujian Xiaomian saw rising net profits despite cutting average meal prices over four consecutive years, highlighting changing dining trends.
- 14
广东、山西、新疆宣布今年起上调最低工资标准，非全日制小时最低工资同步提高，哪些信息值得关注？
Several Chinese provincial regions have announced increases to their monthly and hourly minimum wage standards starting this year.
- 15
为什么分手后，大脑常常放大美好回忆，却淡化当初决定离开的原因？
Psychological tendencies often lead people to fondly remember past romantic highlights while downplaying the initial reasons for ending a relationship.
- 16
如何看待《诡秘之主》称游戏开发总成本已达12亿，大型MMO没10亿上不了桌？钱都烧哪了？能回本吗？
The gaming adaptation of the popular web novel 'Lord of the Mysteries' has sparked industry discussions about massive development costs and market viability for large MMOs.
- 17
大学生疯狂刷多段实习，有人大二时已经积累了六段实习，实习为什么越来越「卷」？这份实习焦虑从何而来？
Growing professional pressures have led university students to frantically stack numerous internships early in their academic years to stay competitive.
- 18
男子重病期间立遗嘱遗产全部留给弟弟不给妻儿，引爆房产争夺战，如何从法律角度解读？
A seriously ill man leaving all his assets to his brother instead of his wife and child has triggered discussions on inheritance laws and family property disputes.
- 19
如何评价段奕宏主演的警匪剧《藏锋》？
Viewers are sharing their evaluations of the new police and criminal investigation television series starring well-known actor Duan Yihong.
- 20
《一饭封神》里评委说莫氏鸡煲“技术含量不高”，谢霆锋却夸“鸡好汤好喝”，你更认同哪种评价？
Contrasting comments from judges and celebrity chef Nicholas Tse on a culinary show regarding a specific chicken dish have sparked viewer debate.
Zhihu question heat score (answers, upvotes and views), refreshed daily.